Lunyu XI. 1. (268)

Confucius's preference of the simpler ways of former times.
1. The Master said, "The men of former times in the matters of ceremonies and music were rustics, it is said, while the men of these latter times, in ceremonies and music, are accomplished gentlemen.
2. "If I have occasion to use those things, I follow the men of former times."

Legge XI.1.

The Master said, 'As far as the rites and music are concerned, the disciples who were the first to come to me were rustics while those who came to me afterwards were gentlemen. When it comes to putting the rites and music to use, I follow the former.'